3. OPERATING THE SHREDDER
Overload protection
1. The shredder is equipped with a built in motor circuit-
breaker that prevents the motor from being overloaded.
The motor will switch OFF “O” automatically in the event of
overloading.
2. If overloading occurs wait 1-5
minutes and allow the motor to
cool down before restarting the
shredder.
3. Move the on/off switch to the
ON “I” position to restart the
shredder.
4. If the shredder motor does not
restart disconnect from the mains power supply.
Note:
Refer to
Cleaning the hopper plate
section or
Troubleshooting
.
Safety interlock
The shredder is fitted with a safety
switch on the closure between
the shredder housing and motor
housing.
This acts as a safety mechanism
to prevent the shredder from
operating if it is not closed
correctly.
- If the housing is not closed correctly and secured with
the locking knob, the safety switch will prevent the
shredder from being turned on.
- If this occurs open the housing and ensure no debris is
preventing closure. Refit and tighten the locking knob in
a clockwise direction. Take care to correctly line up the
thread on the locking knob before tightening to avoid
cross threading.
Note:
See
Cleaning
section for further details.
Shredding
The following types of
material can be used in the
shredder:
•
Twigs
•
Branches
•
Waste from cut bushes
•
Waste from hedge
trimming
1. Feed the material to be
shredded into the feeding
hopper.
2. The shredder will
automatically pull the
material through the
feeding hopper. The
push stick can be used
to assist in feeding the
garden material.
Note:
The shredder may
clog if too much fine
material is fed in. To prevent
clogging, mix fine material
with larger material.
WARNING!
THE SHREDDER IS NOT SUITABLE
FOR MATERIALS INCLUDING GLASS, METAL,
PLASTIC BAGS, STONES, FABRIC, EARTH COVERED
ROOTS, SOFT LEAFY MATERIAL AND WASTE
WITHOUT A FIRM CONSISTENCY (EG. KITCHEN
WASTE).
WARNING!
TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE
SHREDDER IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT GARDEN
MATERIAL GREATER THAN 35MM IN DIAMETER IS
NOT FED INTO THE SHREDDER.
Ø35mm
Ø35mm
MAX
WARNING!
NEVER LOOSEN THE LOCKING KNOB
WHEN THE POWER IS ON. ALWAYS ENSURE THE
POWER IS TURNED OFF AND PULLED OUT OF THE
MAINS POWER.
ON
OFF
